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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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It's my boyfriends birthday in a little bit(i'm using his name cause i dont have one and he really wants a cam for his camaro. i've heard him say that he's looking for the "Most aggressive cam that will clear the stock heads" hes mentioned about getting the fm13? he had ordered another cam from them before but he wants to go bigger now. I've tried calling them the past 3 days and i've had no luck i need to get this thing ordered before it is too late! please help! thanks everyone =)
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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LOL you scared the **** outta me. I thought mike had gone gay. This is John his bud with the turbo camaro. I am currently trying to find out waht ya asked so that i can get ya a answer. GL


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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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F13 is a good choice.. But, if he is wanting to go with the biggest cam that will clear stock heads then there are quite a few other cams out there that will out power the F13. Possibly the T-Rex cam from Thunder, Magic Stick from Texas Speed, etc etc..
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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You might also want to think about doing some valvesprings too because the 918's are a great spring but when you get up into the high 230's low 240's duration and xer lobes, a double spring fits the bill a lot nicer.

I have the 233/239 on my 98 with stock heads and it put down the numbers (418/394 SAE corrected). Does he plan on getting heads anytime in the future? If so you might want to think about that because if you go too big you'll have to flycut and don't know if he's gonna want to do that
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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Damn, I wisht my gf would buy me a cam, lol. But the people at futural are great and should be able to help you get everything needed when you call. Good luck, and im sure he'll love the gift.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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F13 is a good choice.. But, if he is wanting to go with the biggest cam that will clear stock heads then there are quite a few other cams out there that will out power the F13. Possibly the T-Rex cam from Thunder, Magic Stick from Texas Speed, etc etc..
Damn i heard the F13 was outpowering the MS3....or was that the F14....or am i just stupid?????? sorry don't mean to highjack the thread....
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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First I have to say that this is one of the coolest things I have seen a girlfriend do for there BF, go online and ask q's about a cam he wanted! The F13 he is talking about is definitly an upgrade but not the largest cam he can get "with stock heads". A cam is a large descision to most people, so let his buddy talk to him and get back to you. Just make sure he keeps it on the DL.
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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thanks guys I'll be sure to let him know that you were all a huge help in finding him the perfect present =)
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if your using his s/n how much of a suprise is it gonna be if he searches his user name and see's this thread...
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My girlfriend bought me my cam last christmas. I was very happy.
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My ex never bought me a cam but she did buy me a AutoMeter tach for $200 bones!! Bout the only good thing that bitch ever did for me..
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 02:03 AM
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A tach is better than nothing.
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that is awesome!!!!!! I need a girl like this!!

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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 03:55 AM
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I'm gonna get my wife to read this, maybe....just maybe she'll get the hint....
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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Maybe there is no girlfriend, and this is just a creative way to avoid getting flamed for posting yet another "what cam" thread... just kidding.

What you need to do is really find out what he's looking for. Theres quite a bit of difference between an f-13 (middle of the road nowadays) and the "largest cam that will clear stock heads". The f13 will be very drivable, but it wont make nearly as much power at a max effort cam. You said he already ordered a futral cam? Does he currently run that one or did he cancel the order or something?
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if your using his s/n how much of a suprise is it gonna be if he searches his user name and see's this thread...
That's what I was thinking
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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Mine got me a pvc cover for the back seat and a sponge. Can't imagine what she was getting at?
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if your using his s/n how much of a suprise is it gonna be if he searches his user name and see's this thread...
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Tommy Tucker
Mine got me a pvc cover for the back seat and a sponge. Can't imagine what she was getting at?
remove mind from gutter!! hahaha funny guy
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[QUOTE=GuitsBoy]Maybe there is no girlfriend, and this is just a creative way to avoid getting flamed for posting yet another "what cam" thread... just kidding.QUOTE]


i was thinking the same thing! Seriously though, i like the TTP Equalizer and the TSP Magic Stick.
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